Stamford, Connecticut vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 41.0% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $132,860 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Rochester
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Stamford, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  22.0% lower
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.2% lower